Substance / Medication

Ichthammol

Overview

Active Ingredient
ichthammol
RxNorm CUI
5645

Indications & Related Conditions

Conditions associated via SNOMED clinical relationships

Administration & Protocol

Dosing, route, and treatment protocol

Administration details including route, dosing schedules, preparation instructions, and contraindications are pending physician authorship.

Monitoring & Follow-Up

Biomarkers relevant to this intervention via related conditions

No monitoring biomarkers have been mapped yet. Biomarker-intervention linkages are derived through related conditions and will expand as the knowledge graph grows.

Research Evidence

Published studies and systematic reviews

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Comparison of steroid antibiotic pack and 10% ichthammol glycerine pack in relieving pain of acute otitis externa in children.
Adhikari Prakash, Bhatta Rishi, Bhandari Sukmit et al. · Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol · 2011
PMID: 21292332RCT
A randomised controlled trial comparing Triadcortyl with 10% glycerine-ichthammol in the initial treatment of severe acute otitis externa.
Masood Ajmal, Moumoulidis Ioannis, Ray Shalina et al. · Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol · 2008
PMID: 17922130Observational
Ichthammol revisited.
Boyd Alan S · Int J Dermatol · 2010
PMID: 20618493Review
[Anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and antimycotic effects of dark sulfonated shale oil (ichthammol)].
Gayko G, Cholcha W, Kietzmann M · Berl Munch Tierarztl Wochenschr · 2000
PMID: 11084753Review
Effective treatment of acute otitis externa: a comparison of steroid antibiotic versus 10% ichthammol glycerine pack.
Shrestha B L, Shrestha I, Amatya R C M et al. · Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg · 2010
PMID: 22319691OtherFull text (PMC)

Research data from MEDLINE/PubMed

Benefits & Expected Outcomes

Benefits, expected outcomes, efficacy data, and NNT (Number Needed to Treat) are pending physician authorship and evidence review.

Risks & Side Effects

Risk profile, common and serious adverse effects, contraindications, and drug interactions are pending physician authorship.

Related Symptoms

Symptoms associated with conditions this intervention addresses

No related symptoms have been mapped yet. Symptom linkages are derived through associated conditions.

Alternatives & Comparisons

Alternative treatments, comparison data, and clinical decision support are pending physician authorship.

Medical Disclaimer

This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider regarding any medical condition or treatment plan.

Do not start, stop, or change any treatment without consulting your healthcare provider.

Quick Facts

Type
Substance / Medication
Fully Specified Name
Ichthammol (substance)
SNOMED CT
387136003
UMLS CUI
C0020752
RxNorm CUI
5645

Clinical Data

This intervention maps to 3 entities in the Healos knowledge graph.

3
Conditions
0
Biomarkers
0
Specialists
0
Symptoms

Data is sourced from SNOMED CT, UMLS, and the Healos clinical knowledge graph. Content sections marked as pending require physician authorship. Consult a healthcare provider before starting any treatment.